Dark Citadel is the first Raid endgame content to be introduced in Diablo 4 with the release of Vessel of Hatred on 8th October 2024. You’ll receive an introductory Quest to begin your journey, which only needs to be completed once on your Account.
What is the Dark Citadel?
Hidden deep within Nahantu, nestled in the center of a massive crater created during the Mage Wars lies the colossal Citadel. The Dark Citadel is under the sinister rule of The First Khazra, who harness the Citadel's dark powers to perform gruesome experiments on captured villagers. The Mercenary, Aldkin was born part-demonic as a result of the First Khazra within the Citadel performing dark rituals on his mother. Their ultimate goal is to resurrect an almighty demon through the sacrifice of innocent souls.
Teams of players must navigate through three distinct wings, each filled with lethal traps and fierce battles, before emerging, to confront the final boss. Within the Citadel’s three wings, secrets lurk and dark plots await discovery. This is strictly a co-op endeavor and whilst it can be tackled as a party of two players, four is best.
Each wing can be approached as a group, allowing for multiple attempts if rest is needed along the way. Strategic communication is vital, and the new Marker System will help to coordinate your next move.
Dark Citadel rewards
Complete the Dark Citadel each week to earn a Weekly Rewards cache, offering exclusive items found only within its dark confines. One such item is the Scroll of Retempering that enables you to refresh the tempering rolls on an item you already Tempered but are not happy with the results you wanted.
As you progress, you'll also collect Citadel Coins which is a new currency that can be used to purchase exclusive items from the Citadel vendor.